Following a spectacular inaugural journey that began in August with a historic christening event in Reykjavik, Iceland and continued with inaugural sailings from New York and, most…
A passenger on an American Airlines aircraft to London refused to comply with the U.S federal mandate to wear a face mask. The flight was diverted back to Miami.
Southwest Airlines Co. today primed its winter flight schedule for seekers of sun and snow with service details for new destinations in Florida, California, and nestled in the Colorado…
In this week's hotel round-up, we're seeing hot openings from Lennox Hotels, The Weekend, IHG's voco, Plateno Group and Marriott's The Luxury Collection.
Since its boom time in the 80’s, Miami has long held a fascination for tourists as a glamorous destination. Indeed, tourism has become such a vital cornerstone to the region’s economy that,…
Following news that MSC Cruises was expanding its fleet, with an order for three new Meraviglia class ships back in June, the ambitious cruise line has now announced its partnership with…
Nobu Hotels, the acclaimed hotel chain formed by the shared vision of a Hollywood icon and a globally recognised chef, has introduced its latest property, Nobu Hotel Miami Beach.
Advantage Travel Partnership has revealed the theme for its 2018 conference, being held in Miami, between 10 and 13 May 2018, will be ‘The Next Chapter… Miami Advice’.
The two programmes…
Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Miami, Florida took flight on 1 September from Dublin Airport.
Flight EI141 operated by an Airbus A330-200 series is the first ever scheduled…
From November 2017, El AL will operate three-weekly nonstop flights o Boeing 777-200 aircraft on Monday,F Wednesday and Friday to Miami International Airport.
The flight will depart from…
From November 2017, El AL will operate three-weekly nonstop flights on a Boeing 777-200 aircraft on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to Miami International Airport.
The flight will depart from…
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced Miami, Florida US, as the host destination for the 2018 conference.
As the 2017 conference drew to an end at Club Med Opio, Advantage…
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Norwegian Bliss, the brand's sixteenth ship, will set sail for the cruise capital of the world after her inaugural summer season in Alaska,…
We chat with Jennifer Weinberg, Marketing Manager of Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa in Miami Florida. Pritikin is located on 650 tropical acres in Miami, Florida. This is a place where…
PortMiami welcomed Carnival Cruise Line's newest, largest and most innovative ship, Carnival Vista, when it arrived yesterday to kick off a year-round schedule of six- and eight-day cruises…
Wow Air, Iceland’s only low cost airline, has announced a new service from the UK to Miami beginning in April 2017, with fares starting from £119 one way.
Flights will depart from…
British Airways has launched its A380 service from London to Miami.
The inaugural flight BA209 arrived at Miami International Airport on Sunday and commenced its return leg later…
Austrian Airlines has launched a five-times weekly non-stop service from Vienna to Miami.
“The addition of Miami shows that we are significantly expanding our service to North…
The Oman Ministry of Tourism (Oman Tourism), Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and newly joined Qatar…
The launch of flights to Miami International Airport by Qatar Airways, witnessed high-level discussions on business opportunities. Miami-Dade county mayor Carlos Gimenez and senior…
Qatar Airways’ maiden flight to Miami touched down on Tuesday 10 June 2014, marking the start of services to the airline’s sixth US destination.
The new route becomes the first and…
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its new ship Norwegian Escape will homeport in Miami year-round when it joins the fleet next year.
The ship will join the fleet in October 2015 and…
Qatar Airways has revealed that Miami will become its sixth destination in the US next year.
Commencing on 10 June 2014, the airline will offer four weekly flights direct from Doha to…
The cheerleaders of the Miami Dolphins American Football Team are to godmother the next Norwegian Cruise Line ship, Getaway, it has been revealed.
The christening, which is due to…
Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Victory has now arrived in PortMiami to begin its year round sailings of four- and five- day voyages running from Miami to the Caribbean and Bahamas.
The…
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Carnival Breeze has officially been named at a commemorative ceremony at PortMiami.
The vessel, which is the newest addition to Carnival Cruise Lines’…
Disney Cruise Line will operate sailings from Miami for the first time this winter.
Disney Wonder and Disney Magic will sail a six and seven-night Caribbean cruise from the port from 23…
Carnival has announced that it will reposition its 3000-pax Carnival Conquest from New Orleans to Miami in November 2013.
Offering two variations to itineraries, Carnival Conquest…
With annual revenues from airport retailing in India which includes duty free sales, set to cross US$ 1 billion this year, two Miami-based firms - Duty Free Air and Ship Supply (DFASS) and…
Spanish carrier Air Europa will launch a three times weekly service from Gatwick to Miami, via Madrid, on March 19.The airline will fly to the Florida hotspot following the…
YOTEL has announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with the opening of YOTELPAD London Stratford in Q4 2023, following a long-term management…
Despite efforts to combat climate change, many countries around the world are beginning to see the very real implications of the issue, with little time to remedy. To our dismay this…
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The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, launches line of leading architecture practices to address the challenges of urbanisation and climate change
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In December 2022 international visitor arrivals to the United States increased +46.2% compared to December 2021
Full article: US Welcomed 5,015,338 International…
Beckoning to curious and adventurous travellers, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, has unveiled its longest World Cruise to date, sailing January 10,…
Silversea Cruises will deploy its hybrid expedition ship Silver Cloud to Western Australia’s Kimberley region in 2024, increasing capacity for the ultra-luxury cruise company in the…
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Based on The Travel ranking of the 10 most popular cruise lines throughout the globe for 2023, this is the ranked cruise line from number 10 to number 1; let’s dig in to find out which…
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hotel employment is down by more than 250,000 jobs compared to February 2020
Full article: US hotels go on hiring…
Virtuoso has analysed intel from its data warehouse exceeding GBP52.9 billion in transactions and found that while upscale globetrotters continue to book eternal European favourites,…
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Hotels are making significant strides toward recovery, supporting millions of jobs and generating…
Turtle Creek, Dallas, is where the Rosewood story began. A peaceful, walkable neighborhood surrounded by grand parks and close to Dallas’s most celebrated sites, it’s not only one of the…
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo at 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, on April 4th, 2023. The new hotel will be the eighth gem of the Bulgari…
As cruises see record demand for 2023, you may be considering booking ahead to get the best deal for your trip.
However, whether you are dreaming of an ocean voyage through the…
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Oceania Cruises, the world’s largest culinary and destination-focused cruise line, introduces …
Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever, is now being built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, with just one year left till its launch.
Exactly one year…
More and more ports, famed cities, and environmentally sensitive maritime areas are banning large and mega ships due to over tourism, limiting the number of ships or even capping the number…
The moment you step aboard, it will be apparent that the Seven Seas Grandeur was inspired by the past and magnificently recreated for the future. The ship will be the epitome of…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced “Experiences at Sea,” the union of Sixthman Festivals at Sea, a subsidiary of NCL, and the Company’s Charters, Meetings and Incentives (“CM&I”)…
If you’re not regularly scrolling on TikTok or creating boards on Pinterest, you may not be aware of what a ‘travel aesthetic’ is, but it’s a trend that is inspiring Gen-Zs to travel the…
Virgin Hotels – the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand of the Virgin Group and Virgin Limited Edition – the private global collection of unique retreats, hotels and exclusive islands owned…
Brightline and Uber have announced a new partnership that will make getting around South Florida seamless and convenient. The new collaboration will offer guests a familiar rideshare…
Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) announced that Daniel S. Farkas, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), has been appointed…
Air Transat launches its Canada and USA New Year Seat Sale from 5th January, 2023, with return fares from London Gatwick to Toronto from as low as £379pp (approx. USD 456.17 ) return.
TAP Air Portugal (TAP) is to increase its routes to the Americas in the summer of 2023, offering a total of 17 additional flights during this peak period.
Dining as a family is a staple in most households as it brings everybody together over good food. In fact, recent studies have shown that 84% of parents agreed that family meals were…
One month after its Parisian event, Orient Express Revelation: Once upon a time, there was the future Orient Express train, is heading to Miami from November 30 to December 4 for the…
A dynamic and immersive cultural epicenter taking residence inside the iconic King Power Mahanakhon, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon celebrated its grand opening with a Festival of Music on…
When Disney Cruise Line turns 25 in 2023, the five ships in its fleet will host special anniversary voyages over the summer with updated entertainment, decor, and merchandising.
There…
MSC Cruises has increased its emphasis on the New York and American cruise markets with the launch of its newest ship, the MSC Seascape. Founded 30 years ago, the cruise line has 21…
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, unveiled its winter 2024/25 and summer 2025 cruises sailing to bucket-list destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, and …
Finnair flights are set to end 2022 on a high, as the airline continues to recover its network. During December, the carrier is expected to operate 8,252 flights, the highest number since…
A major milestone was reached on Friday when the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy floated out the Brilliant Lady, the fourth cruise ship for the innovative cruise company Virgin Voyages.…
While one in three Australians still plans to travel throughout the popular Christmas and summer holidays, the significant increase in international and domestic airfares has put seven…
EL AL Israel Airlines is in the holiday spirit with its first-ever Black Friday/Cyber Monday Fare Sale offering great roundtrip fares and a great reason for U.S. travelers to visit Israel…
MSC Cruises took delivery of its new fun-filled flagship, the breathtaking MSC Seascape – the largest cruise ship built in Italy – today. The ceremony was attended by Gianluigi Aponte,…
Emirates will be giving passengers a taste of home with special Thanksgiving menus across all classes, on flights from Dubai to USA, between the 24 and 26 of November.
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship is appropriately named Carnival Celebration in honour of the company’s 50th anniversary. She’s the cruise line’s second LNG-fuelled vessel, helping…
The three largest U.S. airlines had a great summer, making over $2 billion in profits as Americans flocked to fly, although airfares are far higher than the previous year.
On…
Valiant Lady, the second cruise ship operated by Virgin Voyages, has completed her maiden season in the Mediterranean and is now headed for the United States. The vessel is expected to…
The first glimpse at the highly awaited Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations, has been unveiled by Royal Caribbean International.
The first Icon Class ship, which will arrive in…
Carnival Ecstasy is sailing her farewell cruise this week after transporting over 5.5 million guests since 1991. After more than 2,300 trips, the ship will end its service with a…
In celebration of World Space Week, Carnival Cruise Line announced that it is partnering with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch a children’s space program with activities…
Carnival celebration departed the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where its sister ship, Mardi Gras, was also built to begin its first round of trials.
On board the Carnival…
Today, cruises are accessible to a wide range of travellers due to a variety of pricing offers made by cruise operators for those who book early, late, or during the low season. And the…
Emirates customers to connect on United to nearly 200 new cities in the Americas, through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston. United to launch new nonstop flights between New York/Newark and…
Air Transat has launched a special trade incentive to mark its 35th anniversary, enabling travel agents to receive cash rewards for every booking they make.
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their September sale, with reductions made across a range of flights and holidays all the way into the summer of 2023.
For the eleventh consecutive year, Emirates is returning as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships, running from 29 August through 11 September.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) christened its newest ship, Norwegian Prima, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Four Seasons announces the first set of 2024 itineraries for the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience. While limited availability remains on select 2023 itineraries.
On Tuesday, American Airlines said that it had placed an order for 20 supersonic jets capable of travelling at twice the speed of the fastest commercial aircraft in use today.…
Tourism is on the rise. As more and more people get back to traveling, some regions are already seeing travel spending reaching pre-pandemic levels. The US is even poised to grow beyond that…
Thinking of a luxury hotel in one of the most beautiful tourist cities in Mexico? This is the proposal of Casa Malca, located in the Riviera Maya, an old mansion on a huge plot of land…
Windstar Cruises has just the thing to shake off the winter blahs. The small ship cruise line has drawn up a new beach bum’s delight of an itinerary beginning winter of 2023.
Beach Fun…
The latest addition to the buzzing Chaweng Beach, the newly opened Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club brings the glamorous, freewheeling spirit of the 1950s Palm Beach and Miami to…
Swan Hellenic announced that the Naming Ceremony of its second ice-class cultural expedition cruise ship, SH Vega, had taken place at Helsinki Shipyard.
With tourists set to return in droves to the major hubs, forgo old favourites and go off the beaten path with these nine alternative destinations.
Wide-open spaces in Yosemite’s…
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A bipartisan group of 38 mayors representing American cities and counties spanning Miami to San Francisco sent a letter on Tuesday to the Biden administration…
On May 19, 1982, American Airlines flight 50 departed Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) for London's Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking the beginning of the airline’s operation in the U.K.’s capital.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a history of breaking boundaries, announced it will sail into the Metaverse with the launch of the cruise industry’s…
Money.co.uk sourced prices for a three-night stay in each hotel and compared them to the average household salary and saving rate of the average British family (two adults and two children).
, Selo Group, an award-winning and fully integrated development company based in Singapore, announced the appointment of Piet Van Zyl as chief regenerative officer. Drawing on his wealth of…
Ahead of its anticipated opening in May 2022, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon has announced designer collaboration with Fah Chak WO+MAN to develop a range of bespoke staff uniforms for the…
American Airlines has confirmed it will suspend flights from LA-Sydney from 5 May, in light of ongoing delivery delays on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Delta Airlines will no longer partner with Russian Aeroflot and has discontinued all codeshare and frequent flyer relationships due to the United States’ economic sanctions against the…
Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s epic new cruise line, celebrated the long-awaited grand opening of Terminal V at PortMiami yesterday, ringing in the occasion with a mermaid-studded soiree.…
In a major shock to the cruise segment in India, Dream Cruises, which was launched with much fanfare some years ago has filed application for winding up operations
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, located at the King Power Mahanakhon, is a feast for the senses featuring world class design, culinary, entertainment, retail and wellness offerings all…
In 2024, David Grutman of Groot Hospitality and Pharrell Williams will partner with Atlantis Paradise Island to open a brand-new resort: Somewhere Else
The latest hurdle in a dispute over concerns that 5G mobile phone service could interfere with aeroplane equipment prompted major international airlines to cancel flights to the United…
The Standard, Ibiza, the White Isle’s most anticipated opening and the newest addition to The Standard’s growing portfolio, is officially taking reservations ahead of its 1 April 2022…
The chic beachfront resort with a Miami Beach vibe unveils a calendar of festive events and activities, including curated dining experiences, beach parties, live DJs and more on Hua Hin’s…
A comparison of the world’s top destination cities, before the pandemic in 2019, and throughout 2021, illustrates the strong trend towards leisure travel leading the recovery.
Insuranks is offering one lucky American over the age of 18 years old the chance to work for them for one year, travelling the world as digital nomads, taking part in local activities and…
Christmas is on the verge, and people have already started the celebration. Many houses and streets are lit up with beautiful and colorful lights. In many parts of the state, the festivities…
"Bonza" will be Australia's sole independent low-cost airline specialising in regional leisure destinations, with a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets equipped with all-economy seats.
Demand for transatlantic flights has increased since the United States announced plans last week to reopen to fully vaccinated passengers from nations including most of Europe, according to…
Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the terrorist event that forever changed air travel, and I thought what better way to commemorate this day than by remembering what air travel was…
Amar Lalvani, CEO of Standard International (parent company of the Standard Hotels), has expressed optimism in the hospitality business amidst the ongoing challenges.
If you're ready to travel adventure and want a truly unique, stress-free experience, I have collected for you 10 best destinations where there are signature tours, which you can start this…
Expedia Group Media Solutions, the global travel advertising platform connecting marketers with hundreds of millions of travellers across the Expedia Group brand, today released its Q2…
A 22-year-old passenger of Frontier Airlines is facing three misdemeanour charges for battery after he allegedly groped and assaulted flight attendants while the plane was in the air.
The successor to bankrupt Italian flag-carrier Alitalia faces an uphill battle to establish itself after low-cost rivals took advantage of the pandemic and a long restructuring process to…
The new airline being created to replace the long financially ailing Alitalia will take off on Oct. 15 with its first flights, the Italian Economy Ministry announced Thursday.
Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight to Miami experienced a bizarre security incident on Thursday night with passengers admitting they were scared for their lives after an…
The report commented that Chiang Mai provides the most picturesque cycling routes, with a thriving cycling culture. In addition it described Chiang Mai as home to competitive cycling races…
American Airlines has taken the pandemic as an opportunity to re-emerge as the world's largest airline, a title it has traded back and forth with competitors during the last few years as…
A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.
Americans going on holidays in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights,…
A passenger onboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to New York JFK had to be restrained and was arrested on arrival on Sunday after allegedly attacking and assaulting a flight…
One of the world’s biggest cruise lines, MSC Cruises, announced on Thursday it would resume operations with more than half its fleet over the next three months, but not in Australia though!
The United States of America is a tourist destination that many people put at the top of their travel bucket list. The USA is a large country, the third largest in the world, which makes it…
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, the brand’s newest resort, today announced the appointment of Jesper Soerensen to general manager for the property.
A Danish national fluent in…
With New Year’s around the corner but the scale of celebrations limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, travel experts today released the report on 2020’s Best Cities for New Year’s.
Silence continues to be a precious commodity, especially in this challenging year, which is why The Spas at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok are ‘turning down the volume’ once again with their…
The tourism department of Cayman Islands has launched the Global Citizen Concierge Program (GCCP), which allows digital nomads to stay in the Caribbean paradise for up to two years.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, which pledged to eliminate all single-use plastic in October 2019 across its portfolio of 33 luxury hotels, by the end of March 2021, has reported on the…
American Airlines is collaborating with several foreign governments to begin offering preflight COVID-19 testing for customers traveling to international destinations, starting with Jamaica…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents 95% of global ocean-going cruise capacity, announced today the adoption of mandatory core elements of a strong set of health…
The announcement of new Skymark Airlines flights to Shimojishima has come as a welcome boost to those wishing to soak up the sun, sea and culture in Okinawa once current restrictions are…
With the help of celebrity partners past and present, Carnival Cruise Line today announced that its next Excel-class ship arriving in 2022 to coincide with its 50th birthday celebration will…
This year, celebrate Global Wellness Day on a truly global scale with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Long known for innovative spa and wellness programmes, the group is once again…
With the unfortunate temporary closures of The Standard's seven hotels globally in New York, Los Angeles, London, Miami and the Maldives, it has left many staff, who serve guests and its…
In support of members who are taking some of their wellness offerings online to help housebound consumers in these challenging times, the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has launched…
The global hospitality community has never seen anything like what has occurred over the past week. The mandated shut downs and social distancing has forced many to close their doors.
Virgin Voyages has announced that it is postponing the start of its inaugural season until 15 July. Previously, the brand’s first ship, the Scarlet Lady, had been scheduled to begin…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises hosted a christening gala in Miami to welcome its newest ship, the Seven Seas Splendor. Exclusive guests, including travel partners, local community leaders,…
British Airways has announced it will be boosting flights on a selection of its more popular destinations in the US and South Africa as of April 2020.
The boosted services will fly from…
Island Developers and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts have announced a partnership to introduce the first Banyan Tree first property in the Bahamas. Located just 48 nautical miles and a…
Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. With these new frequencies, it is adding a total of 250 flights between…
New data from ForwardKeys reveals that long-haul outbound travel from Spain, by independent travellers and small groups of up to five people, grew by just 1.3% in 2019 and forward bookings…
For this week’s travel tech stories, Uber and Hyundai showed a glimpse of the future of transportation with flying taxis. Companies strive for expansion with start-up The Guild raising new…
Delta has completed its purchase of a 20% equity stake in LATAM Airlines Group. The USD 1.9 billion acquisition comes pursuant to the partnership the carriers announced in September.…
American Airlines has launched new winter service to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands with the arrival of flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth…
After disrupting the billion-dollar hotel industry, Airbnb is slowly straying away from its roots of listing private houses and rooms to becoming more of a hotel company.
Online travel company eDreams ODIGEO has analysed booking data from over 18 million customers to predict the top destinations consumers are set to visit next year in its annual European…
Richard Branson made sure that Australians will be able to join the maiden voyage of Scarlet Lady in April 2020 as his cruise line Virgin Voyages partnered with Virgin Australia that will…
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has marked the passing of Edwin Stephan, founder, long-time president and vice chairman of the board, on Friday 8 November 2019.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has welcomed five new hotels this month combining stylish designs and breath-taking views with buzzing bars and outstanding restaurants.
The…
Travel Startups Incubator (TSI) has announced a one-day Travel Technology Investment Symposium, on 8 January 2020 in Miami at the Amadeus Executive Center. Dedicated exclusively to…
On our hot list of hotel openings this week, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor reopens in Cambodia, Virgin Hotels announces a milestone in Florida and more.
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a partnership with JUST Goods Inc, which will enable the cruise line to replace all single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 2020.
Andrew Wood, president of SKAL International in Bangkok was conferred the coveted MEMBRE D’HONNEUR - Skal’s highest award at the ongoing 80th Annual Skål International World Congress in…
On this week’s hot hotel openings, we’re seeing properties in the most exotic destinations — from the Adriatic coast of Montenegro to the South Beach of Miami and more.
SinglesCruise.com, a US-based organiser of hosted singles cruises, is celebrating the 15th year of its highly-anticipated Halloween Cruise featuring seven-day cruises with an array of…
The US city of Chicago has seen a large spike in UK visitor numbers, reporting a 15.2% increase in those visiting in 2018 compared with the year before. 141,000 UK visitors came to…
Performance growth projections for the U.S. hotel industry have been downgraded to 1.6% for 2019 and 1.1% for 2020, according to STR and Tourism Economics’ latest forecast just released at…
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is bolstering its ties with the travel trade through the development of a new travel agency programme called withIN. It is aimed at gathering the…
The US Virgin Islands department of tourism has announced the addition of a third American Airlines’ daily flight between Miami and St. Thomas in time for the winter season.
Joseph…
The UK-based boat hire platform, Click&Boat, has acquired its competitor Océans Evasion. The acquisition comes on the back of EUR 4 million (USD 4.46 million) fundraising round last…
In this exclusive interview, Jean-Michel Gathy talks about his early years, his most unforgettable projects, and why his style is one that is charismatic.
Booking data at worldwide luxury holiday specialist Kenwood Travel has revealed Florida as the most popular long-haul summer destination this year, with sales up 17% on 2018.
Research…
The low-cost airline of Lufthansa Group, Eurowings, is heading to Las Vegas three times a week from Düsseldorf. For the first flight with flight number EW 1172, Düsseldorf Airport…
American Airlines continues to strengthen its presence in Jamaica with the launch of new service between Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay (MBJ) and John F. Kennedy…
From an analysis carried out by Europcar on over 47 million social media posts, America has come out top for the most popular road trip destinations in the world.
The findings of the…
The cruise world is leaving no stone unturned in attracting travellers. With new launches each day and added features like WiFi on board. Check out latest happenings from the cruise world.
This week, we see airlines and airports investing in various technology to continuously improve travel experience. We also see road transportation companies take great strides to develop…
To celebrate the life of one of the greatest musicians to have ever lived – and commemorate the anniversary of his death on 10th January– The Holiday Place have put together a guide to the…
On target for its grand opening in early 2019 the Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit Bangkok is one of the most exciting new-builds to hit the Thai capital. To get an insight into the hotel’s take on…
The Iberostar Group has announced the opening of Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in the centre of Rome, the Iberostar Fontana di Trevi, in 2019.
Crystal Cruises has announced its full lineup of 2021 for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, becoming the first cruise line to announce a complete 2021 deployment.
Crystal Cruises has announced it is all set for the its 26th annual World Cruise – this year the wide ranging voyage, dubbed “Ancient Dynasties & World Wonders”, will take in up to 17…
Aer Lingus and CityJet have joined forces to operate a new route between London and Dublin. Starting 28 October, Aer Lingus will operate six daily round trips on weekdays, with a reduced…
Recent years have seen much of Finnair’s growth strategy centred around the Asian and Chinese markets. However, with the advantages of geography, meterological conditions not-with-standing,…
As of the beginning of October Austrian Airlines will begin an extensive reorganisation of its current service network. The restructure will see international destinations, such as Hong…
Celebrity Cruises will be making its Scottish debut next year as Barrhead Travel revealed they are bringing the Miami based company’s five-star ship Celebrity Reflection up to Greenock as a…
MSC Cruises, renowned for hosting elaborate events, held the christening for MSC Seaview in the presence of VIPs, top management, travel partners, international media and a suite of…
In an effort to speed up the boarding process, British Airways has been busy updating its system of boarding e-gates at a selection of American airports - including Orlando International,…
London’s Big Bus Tours will start cruising the roads of Los Angeles in the fall and will aim to provide tourists with a never-before-seen look of the city.
Road trips are part of the American pop culture, inspiring countless movies and songs. If you’re planning to go on a drive, or just plain curious - here are eight minimalist maps to guide…
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, a family-friendly seaside resort with inter-connecting rooms, a kid’s club, conference space and the country’s first teddy bear-themed museum, becomes the…
The United States biggest carrier American Airlines revealed it will be taking advantage of a year unsurpassed growth to Barbados by announcing a new, third daily flight from Miami…
Symphony of the Seas is the largest – and most audacious – cruise ship in the world and it just sailed from Barcelona on its inaugural voyage in the Mediterranean.
Hilton’s largest shareholder, China-based HNA Group, is selling its 26% stake in the hotel chain as it succumbs to the pressure of the Chinese government to pay its huge debt.
Hilton…
“Suits” actress Meghan Markle, 36, will tie the knot with Prince Harry, 33, on 19 May, but she has already established herself as a culture icon. From being a Hollywood actress, Markle’s…
Royal Caribbean launched their newest ship - and the largest cruise ship in the world - the Symphony of the Seas in Saint-Nazaire, France, last week. The cruise line has a trade-specific…
Miami brings the heat into the US travel tech scene as LAB Miami Ventures announces its shortlist of startups for its first annual Future of Travel summit.
Norwegian Cruise Line has marked the start of construction for its newest ship.
Named Norwegian Encore, it will sail the Caribbean from Miami seasonally beginning in autumn 2019.…
Travel Daily catches up with Erin Johnson, marketing director, UK & Ireland, Silversea Cruises.
What does your role include and how long have you held it?
My role is to…
According to data from STR, the U.S. hotel industry has broken records with high-performance levels in 2017, setting a good pace for hoteliers this year.
Iberostar Group has presented a new international strategy, based on revamped values centred on innovation and focused on people and society in general.
The hotel group, which has…
Finnair’s December passenger volume reached a new high, the number of passengers per year increased by more than one million to close to 12 million passengers.
The Direct Booking Summit — the only event to focus solely on increasing hotels’ direct bookings — is coming to Asia for the first time. Triptease, summit host and pioneer of the Direct…
Advantage Travel Partnership has announced Jerry Springer as the keynote speaker for its 2018 conference, being held in Miami, between 10 and 13 May 2018.
He hosted the Jerry Springer…
Viking® has welcomed its fourth ocean ship, Viking Sun®to Los Angeles, also the home of the company’s U.S. headquarters.
The ship is currently sailing the 141-day World Cruise from Miami…
EL AL Israel Airlines will launch a San Francisco flight and introduces a new pricing model for Economy Class tickets to all European destinations.
New Non-Stop Flight
The company has…
Florida, USA – Gianni Versace’s former home is now a luxury boutique hotel in South Beach, Miami. Follow the timeline on how Versace's former property has evolved.
Funway Holidays will launch its 2018 Orlando brochure next week.
The tailor-made US and Caribbean specialist has reported Orlando bookings for 2017 are holding up year on year with it…
Who doesn’t fancy a perfect, personalised getaway full of sun & fun? Turn this fantasy into reality thanks to insights gathered by Villas of Distinction, a full-service booking…
Traveltek Group Ltd has revealed the top 10 Christmas destinations for 2017, with New York in the lead among Brits.
The city is also the most popular choice with global travellers, while…
MSC Cruises is offering an all-inclusive drinks package included when booking a Fantastica Experience Fare.
The ‘Wave’ promotion applies to all cruises that set sail in the Summer 2018,…
Carnival Cruise Line announced this week that the massive LED “Dreamscape” atrium sculpture on the new Carnival Horizon will feature colorful, custom-designed artwork created by patients of …
Funway Holidays is set to release its 2018 USA brochure with a focus on Nevada for the more adventurous traveller.
The Nevada Road Trip, a fly-drive holiday from Salt Lake City to…
Southampton, 16th October 2017: Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination- focused cruise line, introduces the Europe & The Americas 2019 Collection of itineraries…
A $250-million capital injection and 30% ownership stake from Starwood Capital Group is expected to help London-based Yotel seek aggressive global portfolio growth, with plans to reach 50 to…
Scenic has announced a new voyage to onboard discovery yacht Scenic Eclipse in Cuba.
The 14-day Cuba in Depth cruise, which departs Miami on 5 October 2018, has been added to the…
A great meal shared with friends, old or new, can make a trip special. That’s why, starting today, you can book a table at nearly 650 restaurants across the United States directly through…
Everyone likes to have fun. But we all prefer our personal brand of a good time. Some of us like going to bars and clubs, trying new restaurants, watching movies or playing outdoor sports.…
Hurricane Irma is impacting our operation. American Airlines has issued a Travel Alert for more than 40 airports, which includes our Miami hub.
The latest forecast projects…
The New Orleans Saints Football Team will be playing against the Miami Dolphins at Wembley on 1 October 2017.
To celebrate, two of New Orleans restaurants will take up residency in…
According to a report by the BBC today, the island of Barbuda is described as "barely habitable".
Antigua, with a population of 80,000, escaped major damage, with no loss of life.…
Summer might be over in the northern hemisphere, but it’s just heating up on the other side of the world. From South Africa to Australia to Brazil, there are awesome beaches awaiting in the…
MSC Cruises has celebrated the float out of MSC Seaview during a ceremony at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy, where the ship is being built.
MSC Seaview is the second of the cruise…
Wow air has announced that it has added a Stansted to Reykjavik route.
It is also adding Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis and Cincinnati to its eportfolio of US destinations.
Daily…
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed features and amenities for Norwegian Bliss, the line’s sixteenth ship, which will sail to Alaska and the Caribbean with select voyages to the Mexican…
Are Lingus has announced its largest ever winter schedule with 138,000 extra seats from the UK to Ireland.
New services and capacity increases across the transatlantic network offer…
Research has recorded check-in figures for more than 200 worldwide tourist hotspots as of August 2017, plus usage of popular holiday, travel and location hashtags.
Carried out by…
Brand USA Again Targets Global Travel MarketsWASHINGTON, DC – Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization, and MacGillivray Freeman Films have joined forces once again with…
SAN JOSE DEL CABO, Mexico -- On June 30th, 2017, in Miami, the judges at LE Miami, an invite-only trade show showcasing the top boutique hotels in the world, awarded ACRE Hotel with the…
BOSTON, July 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If booking winter holiday travel isn't on your summer to-do list, perhaps it should be. That's because we are entering the sweet spot for finding the…
ARMONK, NY - 27 Jun 2017: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) will use IBM Cloud as the foundation for a massive cloud transformation designed to make…
Air Europa has added an eighth Dreamliner Boeing 787-8, which began operating on the airline’s Madrid-Lima route last Friday (June 23).
The airline has incorporated eight B787-8…
Fireworks and freedom: That’s what America does on the Fourth of July to celebrate the nation’s birthday, which was established with the pen strokes of 56 founding fathers on the Declaration…
The popularity of meal kits is on the rise, with many consumers searching for interesting and tasty options to prepare in their homes. Today, the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism…
British Airways is launching its inaugural direct flight to Fort Lauderdale on 6 July 2017.
Fort Lauderdale is situated 28 miles north of Miami, and has average year-round…
Guests can have complimentary cocktails and local delicacies courtesy of Celebrity Cruises Caribbean shore excursions.
The cruise line is also adding up to $300 onboard spending money.…
When booking a cruise itinerary to the Caribbean you'll usually be given options to follow itineraries through the South, East or West Caribbean. But what's the difference? And what islands…
Ponant has unveiled four new Latin America and Caribbean itineraries for winter 2018 – 2019 season.
The new itineraries include sailing in the Amazon rainforest, Cuba and the Pearls of…
So Sanjay, tell us a little about your history and how you came to be hotel director on Navigator of the Seas?
Well, I started as a hotel man in India, working in numerous hotels, including…
To celebrate American Craft Beer Week, Carnival Cruise Line has created a special one-of-a-kind tropical-flavored beer served exclusively at Carnival Vista’s RedFrog Pub & Brewery, the…
One of the sheer delights of cruising has to be the people you meet on board, my transatlantic on the Navigator of the Seas from Miami to Southampton was no exception. I’m also always…
For destinations, 2017 is all about discovering that pristine enclave. And the more locally curated, the sweeter the sojourn. Emerging 2017 hotspots are situated at already-coveted…
Azamara Club Cruises has announced the addition of four new sailings to its exciting line-up of Cuba voyages for 2018. Departing from Miami, the sailings feature overnights in Havana, as…
What's New in 2017
1. Attractions
Universal Orlando Resort:
Volcano Bay, a brand new water park will open May 25, 2017. The water park will offer innovative, thrilling attractions,…
Royal Caribbean will kick off its Southeast Asian season a month early this year, to fit in a series of additional sailings from Singapore.
The company's Mariner of the Seas cruise…
Perhaps 2017 is the year to move on from the annual trip to the lake house, or at least shake things up a bit with a second family vacation to Kyoto or Bordeaux. According to a recent survey…
Royal Caribbean made its inaugural visit to Cuba with the newly revitalized Empress of the Seas as part of a 5-night sailing from Miami this week.
Adventure-seeking vacationers were among…
CheapOair, a leading flight-focused hybrid travel agency, announced today the top domestic destinations consumers are traveling to for Memorial Day weekend. This year, the data shows that…
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled future plans for the first Quantum Ultra-class ship to be based in the Asia-Pacific region. Set to be launched in spring 2019, the yet-to-be-named…
A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US.
On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…
Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it will further extend its offering of weekly roundtrip cruises from Miami to Cuba through 2018, with 33 new voyages. The all-inclusive Norwegian Sky…
Gold Medal has reported a 59 per cent increase in room nights to Florida for holidays in 2018 demonstrating the demand for agents, and their customers, to book well ahead. In response to the…
For a seasoned traveler, every city has something on offer. But which ones have the most history, art, food and music to discover? The Netherlands capital proves a winner, while Riyadh and…
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jade sailed into her seasonal homeport of Tampa as an essentially new vessel yesterday morning, following a three week dry dock where she received…
Air Europa has expanded its UK team with the appointment of Rosina Aguero as sales executive.
Aguero will manage the airline’s key client portfolio and identify growth potential on…
Soon it will be easier for travelers to avoid lines at airport security by utilizing the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck and the private trusted-traveler program CLEAR at…
The leader in online travel bookings shares top affordable Spring Break destinations for U.S. travelersSpring Break season is here and Americans will be taking off on trips throughout the…
British Airways is offering customers the chance to ‘turn left for less’ with the launch of its luxury sale this week.
The special offers which are available until midnight on March…
Oceania Cruises made history this week (9 March) when its ship, Marina, pulled into Sierra Maestra cruise terminal in Havana, Cuba carrying 1,250 guests.
On board for this historic…
Due in part to sterling falling to a six-year low against most major currencies, new data from Hotels.com shows that UK travellers paid more for their hotel rooms overseas in 90% of…
Royal Caribbean has today announced that its fourth Oasis class ship will be call Symphony of the Seas.
The 26th ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Symphony of the Seas will be delivered…
With Spring just around the corner, attention for many Brits will be turning to where to go for their summer holiday.
According to KAYAK.co.uk, prices to many key destinations,…
Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of a new world voyage which is set to circumnavigate the globe in 180 days.
Scheduled to depart in January 2019, the world cruise will see the…
Once a legendary wild child, Fort Lauderdale has matured since her 1980s spring break party heyday. Today the city on the Atlantic Coast between Miami to the south and Palm Beach to the…
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl sailed into her seasonal homeport of Miami this morning following a two week dry dock where every stateroom and many of the ship’s public areas were…
The travel industry is rapidly changing and so are travelers needs and wants. With off-the-beaten paths and experimental travel on the rise, the top travel destinations are also changing in…
The Carnival Corporation has announced that Cuba has granted approval for its Carnival Cruise Line brand to begin sailing to Cuba starting in June 2017.
To help meet demand from U.S.…
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the new Carnival Horizon will offer a series of four-day Bermuda cruises from New York in spring and summer 2018, part of the ship's inaugural season…
A Premium Application Centre offering personalised services for UK visa applicants, enabling them to submit UK visa applications at short notice, has been opened by the UK Home Office’s…
TV presenter Jane McDonald first shot to fame in 1998 with the reality show The Cruise. After 18 years away from the world of cruising, she has set out as part of a new four-part travel…
Voting is now open to decide the winner of VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar 2017.
The competition, run by VisitEngland and supported by The Daily Mirror, features 10 shortlisted…
Royal Caribbean has announced more sailings to Cuba on the Empress of the Seas.
The cruise line has expanded its Caribbean itineraries sailing from Tampa, to include new 4 & 5-night…
MSC Seaview will be deployed in the Mediterranean as of summer 2018 to be the landmark of MSC Cruises’ cutting edge innovation in the region.
Today MSC Cruises, and Fincantieri, marked a…
New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.
Despite rates…
Manchester Airport has launched its first multi-channel, multi-audience marketing campaign to showcase the breadth of destinations it offers to the USA.
The #USADirect campaign will…
When booking a cruise itinerary to the Caribbean you'll usually be given options to follow itineraries through the South, East or West Caribbean. But what's the difference? And what islands…
An unprecedented independent analysis by STR has revealed the rising influence of Airbnb on the hospitality sector.
Among its key findings are that Airbnb occupancy was the highest…
Occupancy at Airbnb properties follows the same trends as the hotel sector, with cities that experience high demand for hotel rooms also seeing high levels of Airbnb use. But overall,…
Sean Kenny, has been named senior vice president and chief information officer for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line. Kenny begins January 15 and will report to James Heaney, chief financial…
Qatar Airways has revealed plans to operate non-stop services to Las Vegas four times weekly from 8 January 2018.
The new route will be the airline’s 11th to the United States,…
Carnival Cruise Line will reposition three of its newest and largest ships to new homeports in 2018, expanding upon the variety of cruise options already available. In September 2018 …
Oceania Cruises launches £50 booking incentive
Oceania Cruises is launching a booking incentive where travel agents can receive a £50 Love to Shop voucher for any booking made between 1st…
New Virtuoso luxury travel report reveals hot destinations and trends for 2017
Virtuoso the global network of luxury travel agencies, has unveiled its 2017 Virtuoso Luxe Report, forecasting…
Turkish Airlines has inaugurated its flights to Havana and Caracas, its 16th and 17th destinations in the Americas.
They join existing services to Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Bogota, Panama,…
According to PwC’s 2016 Holiday Outlook, 31% of consumers want to receive experiential gifts, and increasingly prefer gifts of travel and entertainment rather than material gifts. This…
Emirates has launched its 11th destination in the United States with the start of a daily nonstop passenger service between Dubai and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Fort…
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its summer 2018 and autumn/winter 2018/19 itineraries, featuring exciting new opportunities for guests to set sail to their dream destinations, while…
According to PwC’s 2016 Holiday Outlook, 31% of consumers want to receive experiential gifts, and increasingly prefer gifts of travel and entertainment rather than material gifts. This…
Earlier this year, Balsam Hill set out to discover where Americans are looking to fly this holiday season. The result is this brand-new interactive map of air travel searches.Here's a…
Oceania Cruises has revealed its first three inaugural voyages from Miami to Cuba. On 7 December, the company announced that it has received official government approval from the Republic of…
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it has received approval from the government of the Republic of Cuba to operate cruises to Cuba, beginning March 2017. All three of the company’s…
Marriott International will double its portfolio of luxury hotels through the recent merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the company announced at this week’s International Luxury…
Katara Hospitality has taken the title of World’s Leading Hospitality Company at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2016.
The Middle Eastern hospitality giant was crowned during a…
An exciting and revealing two-part documentary following engineers and designers in the monumental task of constructing Seven Seas Explorer, is to be aired on Channel 5 in the UK.…
Average hotel room rates in major UK cities including Cardiff, Edinburgh and Bristol have fallen by up to 20% in Q3 2016 when compared with Q3 2015 prices, according to latest data from…
MSC Cruises and FINCANTIERI, one of the largest shipbuilding groups in the world, today celebrated the float out of MSC Seaside, one of two new groundbreaking mega-ships that MSC Cruises is…
Travel technology specialist Traveltek Group has appointed Robert Chamberlain Director of Global Cruise and Strategic Partnerships. In this new role he will be responsible for spearheading…
Travel tech specialist Traveltek Group has appointed Robert Chamberlin Director of Global Cruise & Strategic Partnerships.
In this new role he will be responsible for…
Virtuoso the global network of luxury travel agencies, has unveiled its 2017 Virtuoso Luxe Report, forecasting emerging travel developments and top destinations for the coming year. …
Airbnb has embarked on what it is calling "the most significant development in its eight-year history" as it expands outside the accommodation sector.
The shared economy company has…
Aer Lingus has announced its 2017 Dublin summer schedule offering passengers from the UK a greater choice when flying to North America.
In addition to a host of additional…
Royal Caribbean International has celebrated the homecoming of Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, with a spectacular naming ceremony.
Hosting the ceremony was Brittany…
Before we launch the Executive Village section of Travel Daily Media, I thought it would be a good thing to introduce myself to you. I am Chicke Fitzgerald and I have been in the travel…
This December the Seven Seas Explorer will make its North American debut in Miami, and set sail for its inaugural Caribbean season.
For the 10 and 14 night Caribbean sailings this winter…
Marriott's newest luxury brand, Edition, has been launched in China.
The new Sanya Edition opens this month on the shores of Hainan Island. Set on 20 hectares of land overlooking the…
WOW air, the Icelandic low cost airline, has announced a new service from the UK to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania beginning in June 2017, with fares from £119.99 one way.
Flights will…
Hurtigruten have today announced they are opening an office in Hong Kong, headed up by newly appointed president, China and Asia-Pacific, William Harber.
The newly appointed President…
To celebrate the U.S. arrival of its newest and largest ship, Carnival Cruise Line held an overnight gala event this week in New York.
The event also included the ship's official naming…
Jet Airways will now offer passengers more trans-Atlantic connections thanks to an expanded codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic.
Effective 2 November, Jet…
British Airways is launching a new service to Fort Lauderdale on July 6. It will be the airline’s third route from Gatwick to Florida, and its fourth service to the ‘sunshine state’.
One…
With Sir Richard Branson this week announcing ‘Virgin Voyages’ as the new identity for the company’s cruise line, Cruise News took the opportunity to interview Tom McAlpin, president and…
RIU has completed the purchase of the historic Gresham Hotel in Dublin for €92 million.
The hotel occupies a majestic building approaching its 200th anniversary and, thanks to a…
Marriott International has revealed the results of its first Global Travel Tracker, a new monitoring tool designed to illustrate global traveller trends.
More than 6,600 travellers in 14…
With Port Miami closed in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, Royal Caribbean delayed boarding of the Empress and Enchantment of the Seas sailings until yesterday, 5pm.
They were also forced…
Miss USA Deshauna Barber has been named godmother of Carnival Cruise Line's newest and largest ship, Carnival Vista. Barber made history earlier this year when she became the first woman…
Jet Airways will start offering connections from India to North America via Paris next month, following a revision of its schedules.
Effective 30 October 2016, flight 9W124 will…
In line with its growth strategy, Finnair has announced that it will open a new seasonal route from Helsinki to San Francisco in June 2017.
The airline will operate three weekly…
Fathom, part of the Carnival Corporation, has announced that it has added two Cuba sailing dates for Autumn 2016 – the result of strong demand by travelers choosing to take a cruise vacation…
What makes Cosmos Tours unique in the UK market?
Based on our company heritage of over 85 years and our network of worldwide offices and staff, we have the best choice of land…
History was made this week when a US airline operated a commercial flight to Cuba for the first time in more than half a century.
Diplomatic ties between the two countries were severed in…
New data from HRS has revealed that major cities across the UK, including London, have seen a decline in average hotel room rates when looking at Q2 2016 compared with Q2 2015.
Having…
Portuguese airline TAP has announced an increase in the number of weekly flights operating from London Gatwick to Lisbon and Porto, as part of its Winter operations timetable which will…
Cosmos Tours & Cruises is the first UK tour operator to package specialist social impact brand, Fathom to the Dominican Republic, providing the easiest way for agents to sell this new…
The Burj Club, the high-end fitness and wellness retreat at Burj Khalifa, has enhanced its visitor experience with the unveiling of the Rooftop Pool and Lounge.
An oasis of seclusion…
Air Europa has launched its new route from Madrid to Veradero, Cuba.
The route, which is employing an Airbus 330-200, will operate until August 25th with two weekly flights.
The…
Starwood is expanding its SPG Keyless solution to more of its hotel brands.
The system, which allows guests to access their rooms using their smartphone, was initially rolled out at…
SriLankan Airlines has expanded its codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways, offering passengers a series of new one-stop connections from Colombo to destinations in Europe, Africa, the…
Qatar Airways has touched down in Atlanta for the first time, marking the start of a new daily direct service.
The new route was launched this week with an inaugural Airbus A380 flight…
Morag is also owner of Chateau Lou Casteou, the luxury private hire residence in the Cote d’Azur
What’s so special firstly about Lou Casteou?
The chateau is a beautiful venue…
Hong Kong's Swire Hotels will open its first hotel in the US on 31 May. The new East Miami forms part of Swire Properties' US$1.05 billion mixed-used development in the Florida city's…
Turkish Airlines recently added a daily flight to Atlanta, joining Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Panama, Bogota, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Boston,…
Turkish Airlines has added two more routes to its network with the beginning of services to Bogota and Panama City.
These new points join Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Chicago,…
SBE, the US-based luxury hospitality company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Morgans Hotel Group.
The all-cash transaction will see Morgans' collection of hotel brands…
Viking Ocean Cruises will embark on its first ever world cruise next year, visiting several ports in Asia Pacific.
The cruise line's fourth ship, Viking Sun, will spend its maiden…
Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of its 24th cruise ship, the Carnival Vista, which becomes the largest vessel in its fleet.
The 133,500-tonne ship was officially handed over to…
Airbus and Singapore Airlines have opened a new aviation training centre in Singapore, which will provide flight simulation and educational facilities for every model of Airbus aircraft…
Crystal Cruises has announced details of a new agent booking incentive, which is valid on all 2017 World Cruise bookings made in April.
In addition to commission payments, Crystal Cruises…
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is now offering its customers the chance to travel in style, in an Aston Martin DB9.
The DB9 and Aston Martin Rapide S have now been added to the company's…
This week, Travel Daily chats with Gabriel Escarrer, vice chairman & CEO of Meliá Hotels International, about the company's expansion plans in Asia Pacific...
Q) Meliá has been…
Portuguese airline TAP will launch two new daily non-stop services from Lisbon to Boston’s Logan International Airport on 11th June and to New York’s John F. Kennedy International on 1st…
ADARA, the global travel data platform, has appointed four senior sales and marketing executives covering the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Belgium.
Leading the…
American Airlines has unveiled a major new initiative to revamp its airport lounges, including a new high-end dining concept.
As part of a multi-million dollar project, American will…
Austrian Airlines carried 617,000 passengers in January 2016, marking a year-on-year rise of 1.6 percent.
The flight offering as measured in available seat kilometres (ASK) increased by…
Hotel solutions provider HRS has compared average hotel room rates worldwide over the last four years (2011 – 2015) and revealed that despite economic uncertainties during this…
Hyatt has unveiled plans to expand its new Hyatt Centric brand internationally, including its first location in Asia.
The new full-service "lifestyle" hotel brand was first announced…
Choice Hotels International, the company behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands in Europe and part of Choice Hotels International, has announced the introduction of it’s top end…
Skyscanner, the travel search site, has secured investment worth more than US$190 million from five new partners.
New agreements will see global fund manager Artemis, UK-based…
Increasing numbers of Britons are opting to take advantage of cheaper flights and jet off to foreign climes on Christmas Day, according to figures released today by London Gatwick…
Royal Caribbean has announced that Broadway’s hit musical Grease will be debuting on its newest ship Harmony of the Seas, which launches in Europe in May 2016, and will take the stage in…
New York is shaping as the most-popular winter holiday destination for Brits, according to the latest data issued by travel search engine momondo.co.uk.
The website analysed its UK…
Independent tour operator Premier Holidays has unveiled a new marketing campaign in conjunction with the Bermuda Tourism Authority, designed to drive sales to the destination for 2016.…
GRAHAM HILLS has been appointed chief product officer at Wego. Hills previously served as the general manager of Wego Indonesia and will now relocated to the travel search company's…
Norwegian Cruise Line introduced its newest ship, Norwegian Escape, to UK agents at an inaugural on-board event held in Southampton last week.
Norwegian Escape is the first…
Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of its largest ship to date, the 164,600 gross tonne Norwegian Escape, after a building period of just 17 months.
Norwegian Escape is the…
Lufthansa has launched its latest route from Frankfurt to Tampa International Airport in Florida.
The route is the airline’s 18th in the USA. Flights will operate with three-class…
Red Roof,总部位于美国的低成本酒店集团,宣布了新计划将在泰国新建多所酒店。
Red Roof和曼谷的Paragon酒店签署了协议,将共同推出一系列新建的酒店,首期项目将于2016年正式开始。
Red Roof计划在泰国全面扩张业务,在2017年至2020年期间将在重要的旅游景点附近新建多家酒店。
“Red…
Red Roof, the US-based budget hotel group, has unveiled plans to open multiple properties in Thailand.
The company has penned a deal with Bangkok-based Paragon Hotels to launch a…
Singapore’s Castlewood Group is planning to roll-out at least 20 new Dream Hotels in Asia over the next decade.
The company has formed a partnership with New York-based Début Hotel…
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has commenced a new direct service connecting Stockholm with Hong Kong.
The new route launched on 11 September and will now operate five times a week.…
Abu Dhabi is keen to strengthen its cruise segment. In light of this development, an international marketing and promotional campaign are to be rolled-out at Seatrade Europe 2015 in…
Marriott International Inc together with Ian Schrager and Dubai Properties recently announced plans for a second EDITION hotel in Dubai.
The new property is scheduled to open in 2018,…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the first member of its new Tribute Portfolio in the Asia Pacific region.
The company has signed The Kiroro, a mountain resort located in the…
Austrian Airlines recently announced its intent to commence services to Marrakech.
The new route will commence in the airline’s winter schedule which begins on 14 November. Austrian…
Brand USA will be conducting its fourth sales mission to India next month.
From 6-11 September 2015, the USA's tourism marketing body will be travelling across India to meet with…
Norwegian Cruise Line's new cruise ship, Norwegian Escape, was floated out of the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany on 15 August.
The 335-metre, 164,600-ton ship, which has been under…
Blackpool has been named the UK’s best-loved beach among UK holidaymakers, according to a new report issued by Post Office Travel Services.
Despite the growing popularity of overseas…
The Langham Place Mongkok in Hong Kong will become a Cordis hotel this month, marking the launch of the company's new upscale brand.
Following a recent renovation, the Cordis Hong…
Lufthansa has started rolling its new 'Restaurant Service' F&B concept for business class passengers on long-haul flights.
Effective this month, premium passengers on Lufthansa's…
A new tour operator offering a select range of private villas, villa resorts and private islands to UK clients has launched operations.
The Villa Collection, which has been…
To mark the 12-month countdown to the launch of Seven Seas Explorer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching its ‘Explorer Countdown’ campaign encouraging agents to register to be a part of…
Stiff competition has resulted in Austrian Airlines pulling out its direct flights to Dubai.
As per a recent decision, passengers of the Lufthansa Group will be able to access the…
Austrian Airlines has confirmed it will no longer offer direct flights to Dubai.
Passengers of the Lufthansa Group will still be able to reach this city in the United Arab Emirates…
Thomas Cook has launched eight short and mid-haul brochures and five e-brochures for all inclusive, families and adults for Summer 2016 holidays with the Thomas Cook and Airtours brands.…
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong were among 10 of the company's properties to be affected by a massive cyber attack targeting guests’ credit cards, it…
Travel technology firm ClickTripz.com has appointed Damien Retureau managing director of its European division, based in London.
Retureau is tasked with developing ClickTripz’s European…
The government’s decision to abolish UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) for children under 12 has helped deliver a boom in family holidays, according to CheapOair.
The online travel agency…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, has assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term.…
The International Air Transport Industry (IATA) has advocated for a deeper partnership with governments based on global standards in the critical areas of safety, infrastructure, security,…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has confirmed it will open a Pan-Asian specialty restaurant, Pacific Rim, onboard its forthcoming Seven Seas Explorer.
As the third specialty restaurant…
Hyatt has announced the opening of the Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami, a 105-room hotel that becomes only the second Hyatt Centric-branded property worldwide.
The company unveiled…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed global air passenger traffic results for March showing demand (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 7.4% year-on-year.…
Qatar Airways will embark on a major expansion of its US network next year, with the launch of flights to three new destinations: Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta.
All three new routes…
Construction of the joint Singapore Airlines and Airbus pilot training centre is now underway.
The Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), which is located at Singapore's Seletar Aerospace…
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that from January 2016 all guests sailing aboard Norwegian Sky will enjoy an all-inclusive cruise experience with dining, entertainment and now free…
British Airways has commenced A380 flights to San Francisco, marking the second destination in California after Los Angeles to receive the superjumbo.
Washington DC was the first…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched the Tribute Portfolio, its 10th brand.
Unveiled at a press conference in New York on Thursday, Tribute will be a collection of independent…
Four Southeast Asian countries have teamed up to promote the region's cruise industry.
Under a unified ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) banner, representatives from…
Why did you decide to launch a website dedicated to selling Dubai as opposed to any other destination?
I purchased around 100 URLs based around “Fly” back in the late 1990s - early 2000s…
Illusions has come a very long way since its Founder and CEO, Faisal Memon, conceived the idea of creating an online solution for the travel trade back in 1997...
Firm in his belief that…
Viacom is launching a Nickelodeon-themed hotel brand in an effort to attract families.
Miami developer Karisma Hotels & Resorts has taken on the licence for a collection of…
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its Cruise Highlights Brochure for the April 2016 – April 2017 season.
The brochure focuses mainly on European itineraries, with four of Norwegian’s…
A record number of Indians visited to the US in 2014, new data has revealed.
According to the latest figures from the US Department of Commerce, a total of 961,790 Indians travelled…
The Greater China region has the potential to deliver 83 million cruise passengers per year, according to new research from the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).
Presented on the…
CruiseBritain has joined forces with the European Sea Ports Organisation and associations representing Mediterranean, European and Scandinavian cruise ports in a strategic alliance designed…
Marriott International will become the first global hotel group to allow guests to make payments using their Apple mobile devices.
The phased roll out of Apple Pay will commence this…
York, Bath and Edinburgh head a list of UK cities regarded as safe to visit on a short break, according to new research published by Post Office Travel Insurance.
Almost seven-in-10…
For the first time in Crystal Cruises' history, both of its ships - Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity - will embark on a world cruises in 2018.
The company, which is being…
The 2016-17 schedule includes cruises on board 18 ships sailing from nine US ports to 20 Caribbean countries, Bermuda and Canada.
It marks the maiden season for the Quantum class of ships…
Hyatt has revealed that its new hotel brand, Hyatt Centric, will make its debut in April 2015.
The company unveiled the new concept last month, promising "full-service lifestyle"…
Thomas Cook has reported robust trading in its UK business as it announced an improvement in underlying EBIT and net debt.
The travel company said it has seen a significant increase…
Langham Hospitality Group has unveiled a new upscale hotel brand; Cordis Hotels & Resorts.
The Hong Kong-based company said the new "global brand" would comprise a "new generation…
Hyatt has made another move into the lifestyle hotel sector with a new brand: Hyatt Centric.
Fifteen of its open and previously announced hotels will debut under the brand this summer…
Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new app and social media internet package as it looks to appeal to more tech-loving customers.
The Carnival Hub app has been unveiled on a pilot…
Norwegian Cruise Line has released details of new entertainment and dining options on new ship Norwegian Escape.
Award-winning chef Jose Garces will open two restaurants on the ship…
Dubai will soon play host to the exclusive high-profile business forum – Hotels Innovate.
The event has been held in New York City and Miami, organised by the NSN Group. Scheduled for…
Etihad Airways' brand new Airbus A380 aircraft took off on a commercial flight for the first time on Saturday morning, on the route from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow.
The…
The much-talked about Etihad Airways Residences has received its first guest. The inaugural ticket for the three-room suite was sold to Miami-based businessman - Gino Bertuccio
The…
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its ship deployment for 2016 and into 2017.
Four ships will be based in Europe for summer 2016 including Norwegian Epic sailing mainly from…
Thomas Cook’s turn of the year campaign launches tomorrow (19 December) with the focus of delivering ‘Real Good Times’.
The multi-million pound campaign uses customer content to show…
As the sun prepares to set on 2014, our thoughts turn to the glowing horizon of 2015 and all it might reveal.
Predictions can be a dangerous thing, especially in the capricious world of…
One of Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ships will have the largest aqua park at sea, as some of its leisure facilities were unveiled this week.
The Norwegian Escape ship’s Aqua Park will…
Virgin Hotels has announced an opening in New York as it gears up for its debut next month.
The company has partnered with developer Lam Group and VOA Architecture for the new hotel,…
Virgin Group has launched its new cruise business Virgin Cruises, in a bid to “shake up” the industry.
Tom McAlpin will join Virgin Cruises as CEO and will head the management team.…
Budget hotel company Yotel has announced plans for a major global expansion, targeting more city centre locations and international airports.
The group is planning to launch more than…
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Francis Riley has become senior vice president, international following the cruise line’s acquisition of Prestige Cruises International.
Riley will now be…
Marriott International has reached the milestone of operating 700,000 hotel rooms worldwide.
The company announced the figure as part of its third quarter results, which showed…
Marriott International has reached the milestone of operating 700,000 hotel rooms worldwide.
The company announced the figure as part of its third quarter results, which showed…
Disney Cruise Line has announced new ports of call in Tortola and Martinique for 2016.
The two Caribbean islands are part of itineraries released for January to April 2016 by the cruise…
Hilton Worldwide has launched a new hotel brand that it thinks will ‘redefine’ lifestyle-driven hotels.
The new Canopy by Hilton brand will look to target potential guests by their…
The first plans to grow Air France KLM’s low-cost Transavia brand have been revealed in the airline group’s winter schedule.
Capacity for Transavia will increase 13.3% for the winter…
P&O Cruises has revealed its World Journeys cruises for 2016 with the hope of attracting more new-to-cruisers.
Its three ships’ itineraries include Aurora’s 114-night World…
Compagnie du Ponant has been renamed to the shortened Ponant.
The French cruise line said the shortened name will have a stronger visible impact and is easier to remember, and comes…
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will stop flights on several routes as it looks to reach sustained profitability by 2018.
The carrier will cancel services from Heathrow to Tokyo…
Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ship Norwegian Escape will launch in the UK at the end of October 2015 with a consumer mini cruise and trade launch in the pipeline.
Francis Riley, vice…
Norwegian Cruise Line has ordered an additional two new Breakaway-Plus cruise ships. The new ships will be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany that will delivered in the second…
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a major expansion of its US operations, following a new codeshare agreement with American Airlines.
The two oneworld members have expanded their…
Advantage’s Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has seen a 35% increase in room night bookings on GDS in the first three months of the year compared to last year.
Revenues for the…
Silversea Cruises has announced details of its World Cruise 2016.
Named ‘Venetian World Odyssey 2016’, the 115-day sailing will start in Fort Lauderdale on 5 January on the Silver…
Qatar Airways has commenced a new direct route to between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
The inaugural flight touched down at the Texas hub this week to mark the start…
Qatar Airways chief executive officer, HE Akbar Al Baker has been re-elected onto the Chair Committee of International Air Transport Association (IATA). Al Baker was elected to IATA’s…
Crystal Cruises has unveiled its itineraries up to early 2017 to cater for advanced bookers.
The announcement is the earliest the line has made for forward cruises, with fares now…
AL RAYYAN Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) has signed a partnership agreement with Qatar Airways, making St Regis Bal Harbour Resort, the carrier's preferred hotel in Miami.…
Boeing is expanding its pilot training facilities in Asia, with the addition of new flight simulators in Singapore.
As part of a global expansion of its training capabilities, two new…
Marriott International has announced plans to significantly grow its global portfolio of luxury and lifestyle brands.
Accounting for nearly 25% of the company's pipeline, Marriott expects…
A new luxury villa website has announced it will share commission in a 50/50 split for travel agent partners looking to sell the properties available on its site.
Villa Guru has…
Lufthansa has started taking bookings for its new premium economy seats.
The new product will be rolled out on the airline's Boeing 747-8 aircraft from 10 December 2014, initially on…
Qatar Airways will become the first ever carrier to operate an all-Business Class service from London Heathrow, when the inaugural Business One service from Doha touches down in the British…
Thomas Cook Airlines has announced new flights from Manchester to New York and Miami for the summer next year.
The airline will offer three flights a week from Manchester to New York…
Qatar Airways has upgraded its mobile application with addition of a privilege club function. The new functionality enables faster connectivity. The fully-integrated application offers…
Hong Kong-based Swire Hotels has unveiled its first ever hotel in the US.
Set to open in autumn 2015, EAST Miami at Brickell City Centre will be located in Swire Properties' US$1.05…
Hong Kong's Cachet Hotel Group (CHG), which operates the eco-friendly URBN Hotels brand, has formed a new joint venture hospitality company.
In partnership with US-based Invest…
Visit Florida organised a 10-day familiarisation trip (FAM) for Indian agents.
The trip explored destinations like Miami, Tampa Bay and Orlando. Senior level trade agents from Flight…
Disney Cruise Line has announced a return to visiting the UK as part of its summer 2015 itineraries.
Dover will feature as an embarkation or disembarkation port on three cruises with…
Qatar Airways will expand its presence in Africa with the launch of direct services to Djibouti from Doha. The thrice-weekly non-stop flights will commence from 27 July 2014.
The…
The UK remains Europe’s largest cruise passenger market as it was revealed more Europeans booked a cruise than ever in 2013.
A record 6.35 million Europeans booked a cruise in 2013,…
Qatar Airways in alliance with the US Consulate and Brand USA conducted a multi-city roadshow to promote
USA in India.
The roadshow was organised across six major Indian cities…
Qatar Airways has continued its aggressive expansion plans with the launch today of two new regional routes – Sharjah and Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The…
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of a new daily all premium Business Class service from Doha to London. The new service will be the first of its kind in the Middle East, commencing…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has penned an agreement with Airbus to establish a new aviation training centre in Singapore.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at the Singapore…
Carnival Cruise Lines has set a new record for passengers booked in a single month.
The Miami-based cruise line has taken net bookings of more than 565,000 guests throughout January…
Flight comparison site Skyscanner has seen its business double during 2013, the fastest in three years.
Its mobile strategy and global reach has seen its revenue increase 96% to…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc and Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) announced that ARTIC has acquired St Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami for US$213 million.…
Norwegian Cruise Lines showed off its new ship, the Norwegian Getaway, to the UK travel trade this week.
The Miami-themed ship was delivered to the cruise line on Friday before…
Norwegian Getaway has been received by Norwegian Cruise Line ahead of its European launch next week.
The delivery from the Meyer Werft shipyard comes after only 15 months of building…
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for its 2015 summer and year-round cruises.
The cruise line will have four ships deployed in Europe for summer 2015, with Epic sailing from…
Qatar Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with US Airways.
The new arrangement is designed to enable a greater number of US domestic connections for Qatar Airways passengers…
A change in perception of what is defined as luxury has helped lowcostbeds see growth in city break sales, its marketing officer has said.
Alex Gisbert, chief marketing officer at…
Qatar Airways is on an expansion spree with plans for flights to Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus. The new service will commence from 29 April 2014.
The new route, which will…
Qatar Airways has extended its footprint in the USA by connecting to its seventh gateway - Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). The new service will commence on 1 July 2014. The airline currently…
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has assigned five influencers, bloggers and photographers for a new Conrad 5/5/5 Tour campaign.
Each influencer will talk about a particular aspect at the…
Qatar Airways recently celebrated a decade of service to Moscow. The airline currently operates 12 weekly flights to Russia’s Domodedovo Airport. The Moscow – Doha route is operated with…
You started your new role at MSC only two weeks ago. What are your first views of MSC in the UK market?
My initial views in the UK market so far, for travel agents and customers, is…
Qatar Airways announced that it will connect Edinburgh effective 28 May 2014, operating five flights weekly. The new route will be served by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in a two-cabin…
The merger between American Airlines and US Airways will go ahead, after the companies settled an anti-trust lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
The DOJ, backed by…
The Norwegian Getaway cruise ship has emerged from a shipyard in Germany, following 12 months of construction.
The 146,600-tonne ship was floated out of Meyer Werft's building dock on…
Air France will launch the first ever Airbus A380 flights to San Francisco next year.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on its…
Swiss International Air Lines has added more destinations to its network in its winter schedules.
The airline will commence scheduled services to Kiev and will also be adjusting its…
Qatar Airways has announced its tie up with Brand USA to promote USA as a preferred destination.
As a part of this alliance, the airline will offer passengers special fares to…
Two Latin America-based airlines have joined APG IET platform this month.
Ecuador-based TAME and Venezuela-based Avoir are now available to e-ticket through the IET platform.
Both…
New7Wonders has unveiled the list of cities competing for the honour of becoming one of the world's seven best urban centres.
Following its previous New7Wonders of the World and…
The launch of Norwegian Breakaway earlier this year was a special event for everyone involved. The vessel, which is the first in the company’s most innovative class to date, has taken…
Hertz is expanding its short-term rental options in Australia.
Following the launch of its Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental scheme in Sydney in November 2012, the company is now bringing…
Travel search website Skyscanner will expand its offering after acquiring hotel search company Fogg.
The move will allow the site, which is known predominantly for flight searches, to…
Travel search site Skyscanner is expanding its offices in Beijing and Singapore, and says it plans to triple its Asian workforce to 100 over the next year.
New office space in…
Japan's ANA Holdings has purchased the Pan Am International Flight Academy, a US-based pilot training school.
The company’s former owner, American Capital Ltd, has reached an…
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the two captains for new launch Norwegian Getaway.
Seasoned captains Rune Myre and Tommy Stensrud will take helm of the new ship for its inaugural…
Mandarin Oriental has unveiled plans for its first hotel in Shenzhen.
Scheduled to open in 2017, the new luxury property will form part of the Shum Yip’s UpperHills mixed-use…
A British family has been chosen to become the family ambassadors for Carnival Cruise Lines.
Nottingham-based Penny and Rik Alexander will cruise around the world with their children…
Royal Caribbean subsidiary Celebrity Cruises has added a range of offers to boost August bookings including complimentary classic drink packages, on-board spend and daily prize…
LIM BOON KWEE has been announced as the new President of Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, Dusit International's Chinese joint venture. A Singaporean national, Lim is a hotelier with 30…
A lawsuit has been filed against Carnival Cruise Line over suspected bacteria in its ship’s hot tubs.
Class action on behalf of several passengers has been made against the cruise…
US-based hospitality and lifestyle development company, SBE, has announced the launch of its SLS Hotels brand into China.
Unveiled at a recent event in Shanghai, the Chinese expansion…
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has expanded its codeshare agreement with oneworld alliance partner, American Airlines.
The two airlines announced plans to join forces on 136 weekly flights…
Carnival Corporation is to split the roles of chairman and CEO next month as it announced its second quarter results. The change means that Micky Arison will step down as CEO after 34…
Carnival Cruise Line’s UK managing director is to move back to Miami after a two-year stint in the UK.
Adolfo Perez will continue to hold the role of managing director in the UK…
Hong Kong-based Swire Hotels has announced plans to launch in the US.
Opening in 2015, EAST Miami at Brickell CityCentre will form part of Swire Properties' US$1 billion mixed-use…
Swiss-Belhotel International recently signed a management agreement to operate its first Bahrain hotel property. The announcement was made at the Arabian Travel Market.
Essa Bokhowa,…
Costa Cruises has unveiled plans to launch its first ever round-the-world cruise from China.
Commencing on 22 March 2014, the 83-day voyage will take Chinese passengers across three…
Hilton Worldwide’s premium brand, the Waldorf Astoria, has opened its first hotel in Latin America, with the Waldorf Astoria Panama.
“Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts are…
The holding company of Carnival Cruise Lines, Carnival Corporation, is to repay the US government for the assistance it provided in the incidents involving the Carnival Triumph and…
Martin Jones has been named senior vice president for global sourcing and product development at GTA. Jones was previously VP sourcing Asia Pacific and in his new role succeeds Ivan…
Thailand's Sukosol Hotels has launched its third property in the resort town of Pattaya.
Comprising just 21 rooms, the new Wave hotel is designed in an art-deco style, inspired by…
Travel Daily speaks to Joseph Kirtley, general manager of luxury hotel Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel about the UK capital, growth plans and providing a homely feel.
Belgraves opened a…
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the details of its agent engagement strategy ahead of the inauguration of its next ship the Norwegian Breakaway.
The programme will feature talks…
How many agents do you think could comfortably wax lyrical over the differences between yachting and cruising? How many would be able to correctly profile the ideal passenger seen onboard…
Cruise tourism is a significant new addition to family tourism in the Middle East region. Every cruise ship is a resort-like facility that has full range of luxurious amenities including…
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has signed a new codeshare agreement American Airlines that will give it access to five cities in the US.
Effective this week, the arrangement enables MAS…
Royal Caribbean operator Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2014 cruise programme, which includes a raft of new ports and itineraries. The new voyages will go on sale from 21 March…
Finnair is to enter the joint transatlantic tbusiness between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia.
The Finnish airline, which is a member of oneworld with the other three…
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that US celebrity chef, Geoffrey Zakarian will open a seafood restaurant onboard the Getaway – which will launch in February 2014.
The Getaway will…
Ultra-luxury operator Crystal Cruises has announced a programme of American Football guest speakers onboard its Baltic itinerary in June.
Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame fullback Larry Csonka,…
Business in the Asia Pacific region has helped Skyscanner towards bookings of more than GBP2.2 billion for 2012, it has revealed.
The Edinburgh-based travel search site said its EBITDA has…
News from the Florida Huddle trade show, this year held in St Augustine.
Visit Florida acquires Florida Huddle
Visit Florida has acquired travel trade show Florida Huddle from private…
Ultra-luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has announced that it will be offering a series of ‘repositioning cruises’ from as little as GBP130 per person per day.
Of the cruises, 60% will be…
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its 2014/15 itineraries for the autumn and winter season, with its eight ships sailing from five homeports.
The cruises, which will be sailing to the…
Carnival Cruise Lines has launched the industry’s first ‘social media game’ aimed specifically at travel agents.
The game – Carnival Adventures – is aimed at providing an interactive,…
Royal Caribbean subsidiary Celebrity Cruises has announced that it is to host an exclusive art event onboard Celebrity Reflection in the run up to its inaugural US voyage.
The VIP event is…
US Airways is to launch non-stop flights between Heathrow and Charlotte in North Carolina, it has announced.
The daily service will start in March 2013 with an Airbus A330 including its…
Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Glory has now returned to service following a multi-million dollar renovation as part of the firm’s ‘Fun Ship 2.0’ enhancement programme.
The ship will now…
Carnival Corp has announced that Tracy Wilson Mourning, the founder of Honey Shine mentoring programme will be the godmother of the firm’s new ship, Carnival Breeze.
The charity, which was…
TAP Portugal is to boost its relationships with travel agents next year following a range of new launches in 2012.
Its strategy will include more fam trips and competitions for agents to…
Will introduce brand new A330 aircraft with Upper Class seats on Mumbai and Delhi routes…
Virgin Atlantic stated that its product investment programme for India would reach more than GBP300…
US-operator Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that cruises on its newest ship, the Getaway, are now open for sale to the general public.
Cruises for the 4,000-passenger vessel will start…
Royal Caribbean subsidiary Celebrity Cruises has announced that it will be marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month by making four of its employees Godmother to Celebrity Reflection.
The…
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that it will be launching its new ship, Norwegian Getaway, in January 2014 – three months ahead of schedule.
The 4,000-passenger ship will sail…
A new trade show dedicated to the high-end contemporary travel market is to be held for the first time in Miami Beach next year.
The new show, named LIMITED EDITION Miami Beach, will…
The deal, which is available on bookings made between 15-23 September, allows agents to offer up to GBP400 in savings per stateroom.
“National Cruise Week seems to gather more pace each…
Visit Florida has appointed AVIAREPS as their representative in India. AVIAREPS India will be responsible for carrying sales, marketing and public relations activities in India on behalf of…
Tropical Storm Isaac’s forced closure of the Port of Miami – which shut its doors late on Saturday – has meant that many cruise itineraries have been severely affected.
Companies including…
Oceania’s newest ship Riviera will arrive at her new winter homeport of Miami on 29 November, it has been announced.
Fresh from her Europe introduction in May, she will sail five varying…
Marriott International has delayed the opening of new hotels in Mexico, Asia and the Middle East until next year.
The US-based hotel chain said construction delays had pushed back the…
The victims of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which that capsized off the Italian coast in January, have filed a new lawsuit against the Carnival Corporation.
The complaint against…
Crystal Cruises has become the first luxury cruise line to unveil details of its 2015 World Cruise.
Announced far before other lines, Crystal revealed the Crystal Serenity itinerary will…
Crystal Cruise Lines has recently revealed details for its 2015 World Cruise. The showcase was done to mark its 20th World Cruise as well as the 25th anniversary of the company. The 2015…
Crystal Cruises has revealed early details of its 2015 World Cruise.
The voyage, which will mark the company's 20th World Cruise and Crystal Cruises' 25th anniversary, will feature a brand…
You have now been in your role over here in the UK for almost six months. How have you found the transition period and how are you enjoying the life in the UK?
Living and…
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed major internet upgrades for passengers and crew on its Oasis of the Seas ship starting in summer 2013.
The Miami-based cruise line has recently…
New brochures released in the last week.
Great Rail Journeys’ 2012/13
Great Rail Journeys has released its ‘Cruising by Rail 2012-13’ brochure with six new river and ocean…
American boost Brazil
American Airlines has expanded its range of services between Miami and Brazil, with the launch of a new route and added frequencies on two existing services. Last…
The hotel group, which is behind the Mondrian name and St Martins Lane in London, has signed a 15-year agreement with Hivernage Collection to open two hotels in Marrakech, Morocco. These…
For the first time in more than 30 years, NASA is allowing visitors to the Kennedy Space Center access to the main Launch Control Center (LCC).
The LCC is where NASA directors and engineers…
Air Tahiti Nui has signed a new codeshare deal with American Airlines.
The new agreement, which is still subject to US regulatory approval, will see American to place its code on Air Tahiti…
Details of Royal Caribbean International’s ‘Project Sunshine’ ships are to be revealed early next year, its president and CEO said at its recent annual meeting.
Adam Goldstein, president…
Details of Royal Caribbean International’s ‘Project Sunshine’ ships are to be revealed early next year, its president and CEO said at its recent annual meeting.
Adam Goldstein, president…
Carnival Cruise Lines took delivery of the new Carnival Breeze at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy last week.
The vessel is the 24th to join Carnival’s fleet and left Venice on Sunday for…
Norwegian has opened its new ‘VIP cabanas’ on the line’s exclusive 250-acrem private island Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. The 10 recently-completed cabanas form part of the lines £16…
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) will offer its largest deployment in the Caribbean in 2013-14 with 630 cruises , nine different departure ports and calling in 45 ports across the region.…
Sanya is emerging as one of the hottest golf destination in Asia Pacific and will eventually rival traditional destinations such as Hawaii and Miami.
This is the view of Michel Goget,…
Today, Travel Daily UK chats with Victoria Alexander-Smith, managing director of Carnival Tours 365...
Q) What is Carnival Tours 365?
We are a tour operator specialising in travel packages…
Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium completed its ‘Solsticizing’ this week when the ship emerged fresh from the Port of Miami on Saturday.
The ship is the fourth and final of Celebrity’s fleet…
Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium completed its ‘Solsticizing’ this week when the ship emerged fresh from the Port of Miami on Saturday.
The ship is the fourth and final of Celebrity’s fleet to…
Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium completed its ‘Solsticizing’ this week when the ship emerged fresh from the Port of Miami on Saturday.
The ship is the fourth and final of Celebrity’s fleet to…
US aims to attract 100 million visitors
The USA is planning to boost visitor arrivals to the country by more than 60% over the next 10 years. Under the country's new National Travel and…
Nikki Beach, the luxury lifestyle and resort brand, will expand its Asian presence with the addition of six more locations.
Singapore-based real estate developer, The Castlewood Group, will…
Michel Nestour has been appointed to the newly created position of vice president, global port and destination development for the EuroMed region at Carnival Corporation & plc . In his…
Louis Cruises CEO Kyriakos ( Kerry ) Anastassiadis confirmed at the recent Cruise Shipping Miami Conference that the company will turn its attention to its roots ; we are Greek , we have a…
Cruise industry leaders convened for the first annual convention since the Costa Concordia incident, reaffirming their absolute commitment to safety and their belief that the dip in cruise…
With the launch of Disney Fantasy this month, the cruise line has doubled its fleet in just over a year and thus be able to take more families to more destinations around the world. Disney…
Ancillary services, frequent flyer programmes and women travellers will be the topicsat the forefront of an airline conference next week. The Airline Profitability and Merchandising…
Face-to-Face: Paul Cookley, Director of Sales & Marketing for The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Miami
1) Can you please give our readers a brief overview of your hotel and its key…
Travelport has launched its new Developer Network. Designed for third party developers, the Travelport Developer Network provides members with access to software resources, dedicated help…
Lufthansa's Airbus A380 landed at Singapore's Changi Airport for the first time yesterday. The German national carrier will now operate the double-decker aircraft on its Singapore-Frankfurt…
IAN ALEXANDRE (pictured) has been appointed to the newly-created position of Vice President for Sofitel Pacific. Alexandre, who also becomes General Manager of the Sofitel Sydney…